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Green,Plants/Manufacturing,Tesla,Green Automakers,Electric,Luxury,PerformanceMusk has vowed Tesla would become "the best manufacturer on Earth."

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initial quality studyiqsjd powerqualityTue, 23 Jun 2015 18:01:00 EDThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21200118/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2015/06/23/-j-d-power-quality-ratings-analysis/21200118/article-detail.xml21200118https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/crop/1280x723+0+109/resize/376x212!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/11607e86d76cf7ade1123b87c7ae13bb/202182228/001-porsche-911-gts-1.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/crop/1280x720+0+114/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/11607e86d76cf7ade1123b87c7ae13bb/202182228/001-porsche-911-gts-1.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/13/honda-ceo-quality-concerns/
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Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Honda,JapanTaking charge of a major corporation will never be without its challenges, and one of those – as Honda CEO Takanobu Ito is finding out – is filling the big shoes of those that came before. Ito's predecessors are apparently not pleased with what he's doing to the company, and are wasting no time in telling him so.

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ceoexecutiveshondaqualitytakanobu itoThu, 13 Nov 2014 14:29:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21005791/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2014/11/13/honda-ceo-quality-concerns/21005791/article-detail.xml21005791https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/2331x1548+0+354/resize/628x417!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/midas/9991190ba8eb492ea17f9e77a3a610da/201083087/84985008.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/2331x1548+0+354/resize/628x417!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/midas/9991190ba8eb492ea17f9e77a3a610da/201083087/84985008.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/25/consumer-reports-brand-report-cards-lexus-tops/
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Acura,Audi,Ford,Jeep,Lexus,Car BuyingConsumer Reports has released its 2014 Car Brand Report Cards, with Lexus again reigning at the top and doing so with the same industry-topping score of 79 that it registered in last year's Report Cards. This year, the institute credited its lineup for being "usually quiet, comfortable, and fuel-efficient," noting it's the only brand on the list "to achieve an excellent average overall reliability score." The Car Brand Report Cars list is meant to rank the best all-around vehicles based on CR te

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acuraaudiauto qualitybrand report cardscar qualityconsumer reportsfordjeeplexusqualityTue, 25 Feb 2014 15:29:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21010334/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2014/02/25/consumer-reports-brand-report-cards-lexus-tops/21010334/article-detail.xml21010334https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/983c00df5e3274d20a9c57383ee8e15d/cr-report-cards.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/983c00df5e3274d20a9c57383ee8e15d/cr-report-cards.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/14/tesla-model-s-quality-check-video/
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Green,Videos,Tesla,ElectricA year ago, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk told us he was, "literally, personally looking at every [Model S] at this point. I won't be able to do that long-term." That time has come, but for anyone worried that the change means quality may slip, don't. Why? Because WIRED shows us in the short video below how Tesla quality checks the Model S now that Musk has other things to worry about. WIRED calls the process a "rigorous quality test," and it's one of the last steps in getting Model S EVs out to cu

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electric vehicleelon muskqualityteslatesla model swiredWed, 14 Aug 2013 15:51:00 EDThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21081283/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/08/14/tesla-model-s-quality-check-video/21081283/article-detail.xml21081283https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/1296x799+29+0/resize/628x387!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/78d7955119f368a330698ae2ec958dbd/tesla%20model%20s%20quality%20check.pnghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/1296x799+29+0/resize/628x387!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/78d7955119f368a330698ae2ec958dbd/tesla%20model%20s%20quality%20check.pnghttps://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/11/kia-using-quality-and-technology-to-increase-sales-and-brand-pre/
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KiaKia is a long way from hawking the anonymous lozenge known as the Sephia on our shores. That was only 1994, though, and in less than 20 years the company has gone from judging its aspirations against Japanese budget competition to walking auto show floors checking out the German standard-bearers for tips on how to increase sales and brand prestige. In an interview with Automotive News, Kia executives laid out their plan for carving out a Volkswagen-like niche for the company whereby they could b

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hybridkiaqualityThu, 11 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EDThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21015845/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/04/11/kia-using-quality-and-technology-to-increase-sales-and-brand-pre/21015845/article-detail.xml21015845https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/04/kia-cub-benchmark.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/04/kia-cub-benchmark.jpgConsumer Reports Brand Report Cards]]>https://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/26/lexus-mazda-and-subaru-top-consumer-reports-brand-report/
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Lexus,Mazda,SubaruA revised methodology in devising its annual Car Brand Report Cards has seen Consumer Reports award Lexus its top overall ranking for 2013. For the first time ever, the institute broke out individual brands from their larger corporate umbrellas, meaning car makers like Lexus and Scion were judged independently from parent company Toyota. That strategy worked out well for Lexus, as the luxury brand earned a top report card score of 79 for the 2013 model year.

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auto qualitycar qualityconsumer reportslexusmazdaqualitysubaruTue, 26 Feb 2013 14:15:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21016504/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/02/26/lexus-mazda-and-subaru-top-consumer-reports-brand-report/21016504/article-detail.xml21016504https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/02/2013-lexus-gs350-f-sport-628.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/02/2013-lexus-gs350-f-sport-628.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/30/volkswagen-again-named-tops-in-total-quality-survey-by-strategic/
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Chrysler,Ford,Toyota,Volkswagen,Car BuyingGlobal marketing and communications firm Strategic Vision has announced the results of its annual Total Quality Index. In the 2012 edition of the study, Volkswagen Group of America achieved the highest rating in Total Quality. This marks the German automaker's second year of achieving the accolade. According to the press release from Strategic Vision, the runner up spot was actually a tie between Chrysler Group and Ford Motor Company.

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fordinitial quality studyinitial quality surveyj.d. powerlincolnmyford touchmylincoln touchmytouchnavigationqualityquality surveysyncWed, 20 Jun 2012 13:29:00 EDThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21020609/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/06/20/ford-tempers-expectations-of-improvement-in-j-d-power-quality-s/21020609/article-detail.xml21020609https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/06/01-myford-touch-2013-update-628.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/06/01-myford-touch-2013-update-628.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/11/ford-hyundai-show-largest-increase-in-perceived-quality-honda/
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Etc.,Ford,Honda,Hyundai,Lexus,Toyota,Car BuyingALG reports both Ford and Hyundai have seen substantial jumps in their respective perceived quality, with the Blue Oval enjoying a 37 percent jump since 2008. Hyundai, meanwhile, has seen its figures increase by 25 percent over the same five years. For industry watchers, the news should offer no real shock. Both manufacturers have been on a new-product warpath, offering models laden with fresh design, efficient drivetrain options and plenty of technology while steadily increasing quality. The in

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algautomotive lease guidefordford qualityhondahonda qualityhyundaihyundai qualityqualityMon, 11 Jun 2012 14:15:00 EDThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21020816/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/06/11/ford-hyundai-show-largest-increase-in-perceived-quality-honda/21020816/article-detail.xml21020816https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/06/micrometer-quality.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/06/micrometer-quality.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/16/jd-power-reports-vehicle-dependability-has-substantially-improve/
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Buick,Cadillac,Ford,GM,Hyundai,Lexus,Lincoln,Porsche,Scion,Toyota,Car BuyingRemember the days of planned obsolescence? They're over. The latest J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study shows a 13-percent improvement in new car dependability over the first three years of ownership. The latest sample of 2009 model year vehicles shows the lowest rate of problems since the study's inception in 1990.

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cadillacj.d. powerj.d. power vehicle dependability studyjd powerJD Power Vehicle Dependability Studylexusporschequalitysciontoyotavehicle dependabilityvehicle dependability studyThu, 16 Feb 2012 14:31:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21023023/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/02/16/jd-power-reports-vehicle-dependability-has-substantially-improve/21023023/article-detail.xml21023023https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/2010-lexus-ls460-sport-opt.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/2010-lexus-ls460-sport-opt.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/27/j-d-power-more-car-buyers-base-purchases-on-brand-reputation-t/
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Marketing/Advertising,Car BuyingReputation is everything, according to a new survey by J.D. Power and Associates. The 2012 Avoider Study found that 43 percent of buyers who steer clear of a particular model due to quality concerns do so merely because of common knowledge. Ratings and reviews – our stock in trade – were cited by 38 percent, while previous ownership of a model caused scorn in only 14 percent of respondents.

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j.d. powerj.d. power and associatesjd powerqualityreputationFri, 27 Jan 2012 09:29:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21023416/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/27/j-d-power-more-car-buyers-base-purchases-on-brand-reputation-t/21023416/article-detail.xml21023416https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/yugo-opt.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/yugo-opt.jpgCar and Driver calls out J.D. Power IQS]]>https://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/05/car-and-driver-calls-out-j-d-power-iqs/
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Design/Style,Ford,Car Buying,TechnologyFord has taken it on the chin from J.D. Power since the carmaker rolled out its new MyFord Touch system in the 2011 Explorer. Ford's ranking in the influential Initial Quality Survey dropped from fifth last year all the way down to 23rd, in large measure because of customer dissatisfaction with the new technology and its voice recognition interface, but also because of refinement complaints about the PowerShift dual-clutch transmission in the Fiesta. But unlike, say, the Houston Cougars, who plu

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apealapeal studycar and driverfordford explorerford fiestainitial quality studyiqsj.d. powerjd powermyford touchmylincoln touchpowershiftqualityMon, 05 Dec 2011 13:31:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21024478/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/12/05/car-and-driver-calls-out-j-d-power-iqs/21024478/article-detail.xml21024478https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/2012-ford-explorer-ecoboost-fd-opt.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/12/2012-ford-explorer-ecoboost-fd-opt.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/10/nissan-rushes-to-grapple-with-poor-quality-survey-scores/
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Plants/Manufacturing,Infiniti,Nissan,TechnologyWhile Nissan has never enjoyed the same stellar reputation for quality as its Japanese compatriots at Toyota and Honda, it has lately found itself in danger of acquiring the opposite rep. Nissan's performance on influential J.D. Power quality and dependability studies has been below average lately, as many of its rivals have improved. Nissan will be launching a new quality plan in November, but Automotive News has the scoop today.

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infinitij.d. powerjd powernissannissan qualityqualityMon, 10 Oct 2011 16:01:00 EDThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21025526/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/10/10/nissan-rushes-to-grapple-with-poor-quality-survey-scores/21025526/article-detail.xml21025526https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/nissan-juke-assembly.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/nissan-juke-assembly.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/13/strategic-vision-disses-j-d-power-crowns-vw-and-ford-quality-l/
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Ford,Volkswagen,Car BuyingQuality studies can be funny things in the auto business. It's not unusual to have one completely contradict another, which can result in an automaker that was panned as a loser in one study claiming to be a leader based on another. That's exactly what Volkswagen and Ford get to do thanks to Strategic Vision's 2011 Total Quality Index.

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electronicsfordford qualityfuturequalitySat, 09 Jul 2011 14:02:00 EDThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21085660/article-comments.xmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/07/09/report-imperfect-fuel-saving-tech-contributed-to-fords-fall-in/21085660/article-detail.xml21085660https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/ford-focus-c-max-detroit-auto-show.jpghttps://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/ford-focus-c-max-detroit-auto-show.jpghttps://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/03/mulally-facing-pressure-to-fix-ford-fix-tech-and-quality-glitche/
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Ford,Technology,CrossoverFord has had its share of quality issues with its fledgling MyFord Touch technology, and watchdogs like Consumer Reports and J.D. Power have taken notice. Bloomberg reports that Ford CEO Alan Mulally is all too aware of the automaker's latest technology glitches, saying, "We've had just a few issues with some technologies associated with Sync and MyFord Touch."